Private Tour
Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Saddle up and get ready for a horseback-riding adventure in Belize. Ride through the heart of the Maya Mountains to reach Minanha, the 'Forgotten Jungle City.' You'll have time to explore the ruins of this lost Maya city, check out a ceremonial cave, and enter secret chambers. Lunch is included.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code: Comfortable riding clothing (long pants and a sleeved shirt) are recommended
Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Please specify if you have any dietary restrictions at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Come adventure with us on an authentic journey to the Forgotten City and visit Maya ruin sites in their raw-form while on horseback! Guests will be picked-up in San Ignacio. Then travel to the Mystic, Maya Mountains where they will experience spectacular views of the Cayo Countryside, rural jungle, exotic flora and fauna while adventuring through the jungle on horseback to what was once one of the most populated and powerful Maya cities 1000 years ago. While venturing through the jungle to the Forgotten City on our family's personal, and well-trained horses, guests will stop to explore Cave Isabella, the gateway to Xibala (the Mayan Underworld), which is full of ceremonial, Maya riches and artifacts. Afterwards our guests will venture further into the jungle to the main ruin site, Bitkal, where our guests will have the opportunity to be one of the few people in the entire world in1000 years to hike an unexcavated pyramid and throne of the some of the most influential Maya rulers. This is an authentic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure you will not forget! Our family is excited to show you our hidden gem of Belize!
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pickup points
Cassia Hill Resort Belize
68 Mls George Price Highway San Ignacio Belize
Venus Hotel
29 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
18 Buena Vista St San Ignacio Belize
Rumors Resort
Mile 68 Western Highway, mile 2 1/2 Benque Viejo Road San Ignacio Belize
Casa Blanca Guest House
10 Burns Ave., San Ignacio Belize
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Western Highway, Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio Belize
Maya Bella Downtown Hotel
36 Burns Avenue San Ignacio Belize
Tropicool Hotel
30 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
Options
Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City
Pickup included
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AMAZING Bucket list riding Experience
Zia A,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bucket list ride. Just amazing. Robert and Rachel were so lovely and welcoming. My daughter and I had a wonderful ride up and down the beautiful hills to see the amazing views from the peaks. Amazing horses and pack of dogs/puppies that trekked for hours with us. We wanted to take them all home. A great experience would highly recommend 😍
Pure bucket list trip!
E7920LUadama,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I had one tour to pick from all the tours we did, this would be it. Now that's saying a lot as we had an adventure filled week here, covering so much....And when Robert gets his next stuff done we'll be back as well. Think about this - you're not on just a horseback ride (there are lots of services here that do this), but you're tracking about 5 miles through thick jungle (and some filds and pastures) for about 5 1/2 hrs of theb7hr day. Oh, and you get to do it with one of the archeologists who excavated, and then reburied "The Forgotten City" - you want to not only learn, but immerse yourself in Mayan history, wile on a level 5/5 adventure? This is it. Read the other reviews - and then be one to write about it. We will be back!
MOST AWESOME HORSEBACK RIDE OF MY LIFE!
Grace G,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Literally the most fun I have ever had on an excursion! Robert and his wife Rachel are incredible people, and the horseback ride was so awesome! 10/10 recommend, so fun and exciting!
Keeping it real !
johnlE6823UX,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience you will never forget.! This is a real adventure in nature and a treck through the jungle of Belize. This is the real deal.
Jungle Adventure
Lynn A,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were picked up near our hotel and taken to a farm outside San Ignacio. At the farm, we met Roberto and his family. There was just Roberto, my daughter (adult) and me on the tour. The horses were saddled and ready to go. The horses were healthy and well cared for and the saddle and bridle were also in good shape so we felt very comfortable. The day was incredible. We rode through the jungle, past a farm and up and down large hills to great lookout points. We stopped at a cave for a wonderful lunch that Roberto’s wife had prepared for us. We spent time in the cave exploring and finding pieces of Mayan history. Roberto was extremely knowledgeable and provided a lot of information about the area, agriculture, and Mayan culture. We rode for quite a few hours and enjoyed our experience immensely. I would highly recommend this tour.
An Amazing Adventure
Matt T,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An awesome experience! All of the guides we worked with were helpful, knowledgeable and kind. This was an excellent way to see the beauty of the jungle and learn this history of Belize. We rode to beautiful viewpoints throughout the trip and explored a cave. Along the way we spotted wildlife including owls in the cave. This was the first time riding for two in our party and they can’t wait to go again. This isn’t your average trail ride, it is so much more! This is a must do for any visitor to Belize!
Amazing jungle trek on horseback.
696ravs,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing hardcore jungle horseback tour. We went through the rainforest into another rainforest all the way to the top of a forgotten Mayan pyramid. Very cool experience. We also explored a dry cave where we saw ancient Mayan artifacts. The guide Roberto was very knowledgeable and took his time educating us on the rain forest, caves and Mayan history. Would definitely reccomend if you want a serious jungle horseback tour. Also, the lunch the provided was excellent! Five stars.
Amazing experience
connielF9152IO,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable experience. Cave was crazy and forgotten ruins were so cool. It was my first time horseback riding and my knees hurt by the end but it was a unique experience I’ll never forget. Their dog runty is so cute 😄
An epic adventure
Melissa D,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible adventure. Roberto was very knowledgeable about the region and its history, and was able to adapt to our familiarity and knowledge in a way that made it all feel very accessible and authentic. We loved the horses and the dogs who joined us on the trail. It was not an easy ride (we didn’t expect it to be) but it was 1000% worth it. The cave was an added bonus that ended up being our favorite part. The lunch they served was surprisingly delicious too! My daughter and I are comfortable on horses but we don’t ride super often — we were a little sore but it wasn’t too bad.
Incredible jungle horseback riding with fascinating history!
Dreamer09491765178,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was truly magical and a once in a lifetime experience. Robert was an awesome guide with depthful knowledge and passion for this place and its history. He and his team truly made this a special day. The outing included spectacular views, exploring an incredible cave used by the Mayans, horseback riding up and down hillsides through dense jungle, and a truly magical visit to the site of the Forgotten City. I would absolutely suggest this tour for anyone who is looking for something totally unique, informative, and adventurous. Thank you so much Robert! I hope to get the chance to visit again!
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